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Cat. No. 14-508 A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
CD-3330
Portable CD Player
with AM/FM Stereo Cassette
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This CD player is made and tested to
meet exacting safety standards. It meets
FCC requirements and complies with
safety performance standards of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose this product to rain or mois-
ture.
CAUTION
Warnings:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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• This CD player employs a laser light
beam. Only a qualified service per-
son should remove the cover or
attempt to service this device, due to
possible eye injury.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
• The use of controls, adjustments, or
procedures other than those speci-
fied herein might result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger-
ous voltage within the product’s enclo-
sure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
nance instructions are included in the
This recorder complies with the limits for
a Class B digital device as specified in
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits pro-
vide reasonable protection against ra-
dio and TV interference, even when it is
operating properly. To eliminate interfer-
ence, you can try one or more of the fol-
lowing corrective measures:
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literature accompanying this product.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the distance between the
recorder and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical cir-
cuits for the recorder and the radio
and TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 5
Connecting Power .............................................................................................. 5
Using AC Power ........................................................................................... 5
Using Batteries ............................................................................................. 5
Using Headphones ............................................................................................. 6
Listening Safely ............................................................................................ 6
Radio Operation ...................................................................................................... 7
CD Player Operation ............................................................................................... 8
Loading a CD ...................................................................................................... 8
Playing a CD ....................................................................................................... 8
Automatic Search Music System ........................................................................ 9
CD Care Tips ...................................................................................................... 9
Cassette Player Operation ................................................................................... 10
Playing a Cassette Tape ................................................................................... 10
Recording ......................................................................................................... 10
Recording from the CD Player ................................................................... 11
Recording from the Radio .......................................................................... 11
Tape Tips .......................................................................................................... 12
Erasing a Cassette Tape ............................................................................ 12
Preventing Accidental Erasure ................................................................... 12
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ............................................... 12
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 13
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ............................................................. 14
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 15
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PREPARATION
Using Batteries
CONNECTING POWER
You can use six D batteries (not sup-
plied) to power the CD-3330. For the
best performance and longest life, we
recommend alkaline batteries, available
at you local RadioShack store.
You can power your CD-3330 from ei-
ther:
• standard AC power (with the sup-
plied power cord)
• six D batteries (not supplied)
Cautions:
Note: Connecting the power cord dis-
connects internal batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
type.
Using AC Power
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (stan-
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
To use AC power, plug the supplied
power cord into the AC IN ~ jack on the
back of the CD-3330. Then plug the oth-
er end into a standard AC outlet.
Hint: For the easiest battery installa-
tion, turn the CD-3330 face down on
a flat surface.
Cautions:
• The plug’s blades are polarized (one
blade is wider than the other) and fit
only one way. If the plug does not fit
easily, turn it over and try again. Do
not force it.
1. Press down on the two tabs above
the battery compartment cover and
pull out the cover to remove it.
• Always unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet before you unplug it
from the CD-3330.
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2. Install the batteries in the compart-
ment and on top of the attached rib-
bon, as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked on the
lower left corner of the back of the
CD-3330.
USING HEADPHONES
For listening privately, you can connect
a pair of stereo headphones (not sup-
1
plied) with a /8-inch (3.5-mm) plug into
the PHONES jack. Your local Ra-
dioShack store carries a wide selection
of stereo headphones.
3. Replace the cover.
Note: Connecting headphones automat-
ically disconnects the built-in speaker.
When the CD-3330’s sound weakens or
distorts, replace the batteries.
Listening Safely
Cautions:
To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use headphones.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury
them.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting
before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to
a comfortable level.
• If you do not plan to use the CD-
3330 with batteries for a month or
more, or if you plan to use only AC
power, remove the batteries. Batter-
ies can leak chemicals that can
destroy electronic parts.
• Do not listen at extremely high vol-
ume levels. Extended high-volume
listening can lead to permanent
hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not
increase it. Over time, your ears
adapt to the volume level, so a vol-
ume level that does not cause dis-
comfort might still damage your
hearing.
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RADIO OPERATION
1. Set TAPE/RADIO/CD to RADIO.
Notes:
• With FM MODE set to STEREO, the
FM STEREO indicator lights to
show when you tune to a stereo
station.
• For the best FM reception, fully
extend the telescoping antenna
and swivel it to the position that
produces the best reception.
2. Set FM. .AM to the desired band.
• For the best AM reception, rotate
the CD-3330 to position the built-
in AM antenna.
• If FM stereo reception gets weak
while FM MODE is set to STEREO,
set FM MODE to MONO. The
sound is no longer in stereo, but
reception should improve.
Note: Set FM MODE to STEREO for
FM stereo sound or to MONO for
monaural sound.
4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable
level.
3. Adjust TUNING to the desired sta-
tion.
5. Adjust TONE toward HI to emphasize
the treble sounds or toward LO to
emphasize the bass sounds.
6. To turn off the radio, set TAPE/
RADIO/CD to TAPE.
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CD PLAYER OPERATION
LOADING A CD
PLAYING A CD
1. Set TAPE/RADIO/CD to CD. - -
1. Press
the tracks in order, starting with
Track 1. The current track number
and appear on the display.
PLAY/PAUSE to play all
briefly flashes on the display.
2. Press
CD to open the CD com-
partment door.
Note: Before using the CD player,
remove the shipping foam and card-
board discs inside the CD compart-
ment.
3. Place a CD in the compartment with
the label facing up.
Note: To temporarily stop the CD
press PLAY/PAUSE. and
the current track number appear on
the display. Press PLAY/PAUSE
again to resume playing the CD.
2. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable
level.
3. Adjust TONE toward HI to emphasize
the treble sounds or toward LO to
emphasize the bass sounds.
4. Close the CD compartment door.
The total number of tracks appears
on the display.
4. The CD stops after playing the last
track. To stop play sooner, press
STOP. Wait a few seconds for the CD
5. To remove the CD, press
CD and
grasp the CD by its edges, and care-
fully pull it out.
to stop turning, then press
CD to
open the CD compartment door and
remove the CD.
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AUTOMATIC SEARCH
MUSIC SYSTEM
CD CARE TIPS
Even though a compact disc is durable,
treat the CD surface with care.
The automatic search music system lets
you quickly locate the beginning of any
track on the CD, including the track cur-
rently playing.
• Do not write on either side of the
CD, particularly the non-label side
(signals are read from the non-label
side).
If the CD is playing:
• Do not store CDs in high tempera-
ture, high-humidity locations. They
might warp.
• Press
to return to the beginning
of the current track.
• Press
again to skip to the
• Keep CDs dry. A water drop can act
as a lens and affect the laser beam’s
focus.
beginning of the previous track.
• Press to skip to the beginning
of the next track.
If the CD is stopped, repeatedly press
(or hold down) or until the dis-
play shows the number of the track you
want to play, then press PLAY/
• Always handle a CD by the edges to
avoid fingerprints and always keep it
in its protective case or sleeve when
it is not in use. Fingerprints and
scratches on the CD’s surface can
prevent the laser beam from cor-
rectly reading the digital information.
If the CD gets scratched, use
Scratch’n Fix (Cat. No. 42-127) to
repair the disc.
PAUSE. The CD player starts playing the
selected track.
To search backward or forward within a
track while the CD is playing, hold down
either
or
. You hear the track
play rapidly and at a lower volume. Re-
lease the button to resume normal play.
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CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION
6. Press PLAY
. The cassette plays
PLAYING A CASSETTE
TAPE
until it reaches the end of the side,
then it automatically stops.
Note: Before operating the cassette
player, remove the shipping cardboard
from behind the cassette player control
buttons.
1. Set TAPE/RADIO/CD to TAPE.
Note: To temporarily stop play,
press PAUSE
again to resume play.
. Press PAUSE
2. Press STOP/EJECT
to open the
cassette compartment door.
7. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable
level.
8. Adjust TONE toward HI to increase
treble sounds or toward LO to
increase bass sounds.
3. Take up any slack in the cassette
tape by turning its hub with your fin-
ger or a pencil. Otherwise, the tape
might become tangled in the play
mechanism. Avoid touching the
tape.
9. To manually stop play, press STOP/
EJECT
. Press STOP/EJECT
again to open the cassette compart-
ment door.
RECORDING
You can record from the CD player or
radio.
Notes:
4. Load the cassette into the compart-
ment with the open edge facing up,
the side you want to play facing out,
and the full reel on the right.
• The CD-3330’s Automatic Level
Control (ALC) automatically adjusts
the recording level. VOLUME has no
effect on recording.
5. Close the cassette compartment
door.
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• Tape quality greatly affects the qual-
ity of the recording. We recommend
regular length (60- or 90-minute)
cassette tapes. We do not recom-
mend long-play cassette tapes such
as C-120s because they are thin
and can easily tangle. For low-noise,
wide-range recordings, use normal-
bias tape.
If you want to begin recording on
another track besides the first, press
SEARCH
that track number appears on the
display. Then press RECORD and
on the CD player until
the cassette player begins recording
from the beginning of the selected
track.
Notes:
• Before you load a cassette tape for
recording, turn the cassette’s hub
with your finger or a pencil to move
the tape past its leader.
• To temporarily pause the record-
ing, press PAUSE
sette deck. Press PAUSE
on the cas-
again to resume recording.
• Before recording, be sure the erase-
protection tabs are in place on the
cassette tape you are using to
record. See “Preventing Accidental
Erasure” on Page 12.
• If you also want to pause the CD
player, press
PLAY/PAUSE.
Press PLAY/PAUSE again to
resume playing the CD.
• If you hold down
or
to
Caution: If you try to record on a
cassette tape that has had its erase
protection tabs removed, you cannot
press RECORD . Do not force it, as
this can damage the mechanism.
search within
a
track during
recording, the cassette deck will
record the sound.
5. To stop recording before the tape
reaches the end, press STOP/EJECT
on the cassette deck.
Recording from the CD Player
6. To stop the CD player before it auto-
1. Set TAPE/RADIO/CD to CD.
matically stops, press
the CD player.
STOP on
2. Load a blank cassette tape, or one
you want to record over, into the
cassette compartment.
Recording from the Radio
3. Load a CD into the CD compart-
ment.
1. Follow Steps 1–4 listed in “Radio
Operation” on Page 7.
4. Press RECORD
on the cassette
tape deck. RECORD
and PLAY
2. Insert a blank cassette tape, or one
you want to record over, into the
cassette compartment.
lock down. The cassette deck starts
recording and the CD starts to play
the first track.
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3. Press RECORD
on the cassette
and PLAY
driver to remove one or both erase-pro-
tection tabs.
deck. RECORD
lock down. The cassette deck starts
recording from the radio.
Note: To temporarily pause the
Side A Tab
recording, press PAUSE
on the
cassette deck. Press PAUSE
again to resume recording.
Side B Tab
4. To stop recording before the tape
reaches the end, STOP/EJECT
on the cassette deck.
If you want to record on a tape side after
you have removed the erase-protection
tab, place a piece of strong plastic tape
over that side’s erase-protection hole.
Be sure you cover only the hole original-
ly covered by the erase-protection tab.
TAPE TIPS
Erasing a Cassette Tape
Note: Removing erase-protection tabs
does not prevent a bulk eraser from
erasing a cassette tape.
To erase a previously recorded tape,
simply record over it. To erase the entire
cassette tape, set TAPE/RADIO/CD to CD
and do not load a CD. Then start record-
ing and let the tape record to the end.
Or, set TAPE/RADIO/CD to TAPE and
Restoring Tape Tension and
Sound Quality
press RECORD
.
After you play a cassette tape several
times, the tape might become tightly
wound on the reels. This can cause
playback sound quality to deteriorate.
To quickly erase both sides of a cas-
sette tape, use a bulk tape eraser, avail-
able at your local RadioShack store.
To restore the sound quality, fast-for-
ward the tape from the beginning to the
end of one side, then completely rewind
it. Loosen the tape reels by gently tap-
ping each side of the cassette’s outer
shell on a flat surface.
Preventing Accidental Erasure
Cassette tapes have two erase-protec-
tion tabs — one for each side. To pro-
tect a recording from being accidentally
recorded over or erased, use a screw-
Caution: Be careful not to damage the
cassette when tapping it. Do not touch
the exposed tape or allow any sharp ob-
jects near the cassette.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack Optimus CD-3330 Portable CD Player is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your CD-
3330 so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the CD-3330 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the CD-3330 only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-
age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the CD-3330 away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the CD-3330 gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage cir-
cuit boards and cases and can cause the CD-3330 to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your CD-3330’s electronic
parts.
Wipe the CD-3330 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the CD-3330.
Modifying or tampering with the CD-3330’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper-
ate it. If your CD-3330 is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.
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5. Use a cotton swab dipped in dena-
tured alcohol or tape head cleaning
solution to clean the tape guides,
record/play head, erase head, pinch
roller, and capstan.
Cleaning the Tape-Handling
Parts
Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coat-
ing can accumulate on the tape heads
and other parts that the tape touches.
This can greatly reduce the performance
of the cassette player. After every 20
hours of tape player operation, use a
cassette deck cleaning kit (Cat. No. 44-
1202), or follow these steps to clean the
tape-handling parts.
1. Remove the batteries and discon-
nect AC power.
When you finish cleaning, press STOP/
2. Open the cassette compartment
door.
EJECT
and close the cassette com-
partment door. Then reconnect power.
3. With the eraser end of a pencil, gen-
tly press down on the erase protec-
tion tab sensor.
Your local RadioShack store sells a
complete line of cassette deck cleaning
supplies.
4. While holding down the erase pro-
tection tab sensor, press RECORD
to expose the tape-handling
parts.
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SPECIFICATIONS
RADIO
Frequency ..................................................................................... AM: 530–1710 kHz
....................................................................................................FM: 88–108 MHz
CASSETTE DECK
Tape Speed ....................................................................................................... 17/8 ips
......................................................................................................... (4.75 cm/sec)
Tape System ........................................................................................ 4-Track Stereo
Recording System ......................................................................................... AC Bias
Erasing System ......................................................... Permanent Magnet Erase Head
CD PLAYER
Frequency Response ............................................................ ±4 dB @ 61 Hz–16 kHz
Signal-to-Noise .................................................................................................. 50 dB
Sampling Frequency ..................................................................................... 44.1 kHz
Oversampling .................................................................................................. 8 Times
Harmonic Distortion ............................................................................................... 2%
GENERAL
Power Supply.......................................................................................120V AC, 60 Hz
...................................................................... or Six D Batteries (Cat. No. 23-550)
Output Power (10% THD) ........................................................... 1 Watt × 2 Channels
Dimensions ............................................................... 163/4 × 61/4 × 81/4 Inches (HWD)
............................................................................................(425 × 159 × 210 mm)
Weight (Without Batteries) ........................................................................... 6 lbs 4 oz
...................................................................................................................(2.9 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
04/99
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